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Natural Monuments

Baden-Württemberg

Karlsruhe District

Rotfelden Dinosaur Site

Natural Monuments

Baden-Württemberg

Karlsruhe District

Rotfelden Dinosaur Site

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rotfelden Dinosaur Site

Hiking

4.8

(20)

Mountain biking

4.1

(13)

Cycling

5.0

(1)

Road cycling

5.0

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Location: Ebhausen, Calw, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Tips

January 19, 2026

Hiking

Between 1963 and 1967, unique fossils were discovered in the Kössig quarry in Rotfelden, which are now on display at the Rosenstein Natural History Museum in Stuttgart. Among these valuable fossils are dinosaur footprints, suggesting a vibrant prehistoric life in the area.

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May 4, 2025

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A glimpse into the early days of dinosaurs. The ancient layers were deposited in the Bundsandstein 245 million years ago.

Here, a large, predatory mock crocodile.

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February 9, 2026

Hiking

Valuable fusilites were found in the Kössig quarry.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Rotfelden Dinosaur Site

4.5

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37

hikers

#1.

AugenBlick Rotfelden Viewpoint – St. George's Church, Rotfelden loop from Rotfelden

6.04km

01:43

130m

130m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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5.0

(1)

14

hikers

#2.

View of the Rotfelden Valley – St. George's Church, Rotfelden loop from Rotfelden

2.97km

00:48

40m

40m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Easy

4.0

(1)

10

hikers

#3.

AugenBlick Rotfelden Viewpoint – St. George's Church, Rotfelden loop from Ebhausen

5.88km

01:40

120m

120m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Easy

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Elevation 550 m

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Ebhausen, Calw, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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